Merkki: Ferrero Claudia

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Toscana IGT Rosso
Production area: Montecucco, Castel del Piano (GR). Hilly lands at about 300m
above sea level. The soil is rich in clay and of low fertility.
Surface: 1,5 ha (3,75 acres).
Grapes: 33% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Montepulciano and
17% Alicante. Manual harvest, with strong grape selection of the
best bunches. Yield: 50 q/ha.
Vinification: Separated fermentation of the 4 varieties in short and wide stainless
steel tanks of 37hl, at temperatures below 28°C.
Ageing: 12 months in used 225 liter barrels. The blend is made one month
prior to bottling.
Tasting notes:
Color: Intense and youthful purple red.
Bouquet: The peppery taste of the Alicante and the pyrazines of the Cabernet
are dominating, framed in noble spices from the barrels.
Taste: Inviting with the sweetness of the Merlot that is well balanced by the
tannins of the Montepulciano. The tasty fruit is leading to a long and
involving aftertaste.
Analytical data:
Alcohol: 14.9%
Total acidity: 5.6 g/l
pH: 3.50